Medications don’t work and treatment becomes difficult, AMR is so dangerous

Medications don’t work and treatment becomes difficult, AMR is so dangerous

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has become a major challenge worldwide, particularly affecting people in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) and vulnerable groups. Effective antimicrobials are of vital importance to human and animal health and should be considered a global common good. What is microbial resistance? Microbial resistance (AMR) occurs when microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi … Read more

Massive Spike in Mental Health Issues During Pandemic, Govts Not Doing Enough: WHO Report

Massive Spike in Mental Health Issues During Pandemic, Govts Not Doing Enough: WHO Report

New Delhi: The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a sharp increase in mental health disorders around the world. A report published by the World Health Organization (WHO) has said that the worst affected were low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). India, by the way, belongs to the category of LMIC. The report, which the WHO has touted … Read more